The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces that FlightAware founder and BakerVentures CEO, Daniel Baker, and 4AIR president, Kennedy Ricci, have been appointed to NBAA’s board of directors. Additionally, Clay Lacy chief commercial officer, Joe Barber, CAM; Avfuel Corporation executive vice president, C.R. Sincock II; and executive vice president and managing director of Aviation at Garmin International Inc., Phil Straub, have been named to the association’s advisory council.
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Gogo Plane Simple® Ka-band terminal certified for Gulfstream G550
03/19/2025 - 11:07
Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) confirms supplemental type certificate (STC) approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Plane Simple® Ka-band tail-mount terminal for Gulfstream GV and Gulfstream G550 aircraft. This latest development marks another significant milestone in the Plane Simple antenna series rollout.
03/19/2025 - 10:48
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes President Trump’s nomination of pilot and aviation industry veteran Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), noting both Bedford’s proven organizational leadership, as well as the importance of a confirmed administrator in providing consistency and continuity at the agency.
03/19/2025 - 10:43
Duncan Aviation announces that Keith Pecko is its new FBO Services manager in Provo, UT. Pecko got his start at Duncan Aviation in December 2018 as a line service representative on the same team he is now leading.
03/19/2025 - 10:36
True Blue Power, a provider of certified USB charging technology for the aircraft industry, introduces the company’s newest USB charger during the New Product Introductions at the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) International Convention and Trade Show in Phoenix, AZ. New TA245 Series USB Chargers feature a compact footprint and an input voltage of 12-32 VDC, delivering the versatility required across all GA, BA and commercial aircraft.
03/19/2025 - 10:26
Elevate MRO, a provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, announces a partnership with the award-winning air carrier, JSX, to perform light maintenance services at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). This collaboration underscores Elevate MRO’s commitment to delivering exceptional aviation maintenance solutions while supporting JSX’s mission to provide seamless, reliable and convenient air travel experiences for its customers.
03/19/2025 - 09:42
Banyan Air Service announces it is now offering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), making it one of the first South Florida FBOs to commit to SAF from the fuel’s new Port Everglades supply point. This drop-in fuel solution offers a simple, effective way for operators to make a positive environmental impact while maintaining optimal performance.
source: Certified Aviation Services LLC
03/11/2025 - 11:20
After an initial three years of Cyclean engine washes with noticeable benefits for the worldwide C-17 Globemaster III fleet, Boeing has now extended the respective service contract with Lufthansa Technik until the end of 2027.
03/11/2025 - 09:30
West Star Aviation announces the official groundbreaking of its expansion at the Grand Junction (GJT) maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility. The ceremony, held on March 11, marks the beginning of construction on a new hangar.
Gogo moves to full-scale production of HDX following PMA approval.
03/11/2025 - 08:42
Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) receives PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Gogo Galileo HDX antenna. With the PMA confirmed, Gogo is moving to full-scale production and sales of the HDX, enabling the global Gogo dealer network to begin installations of the electronically steered antenna (ESA) and finalize supplemental type certificate (STC) generation for more than thirty aircraft types.
03/05/2025 - 10:07
MedAire, a provider of remote medical and security assistance, announces the launch of its Basic Aviation Security Awareness Training. The program is designed to unify the language and understanding of security across all aviation industry sectors, from air carriers to corporate flight departments.
03/05/2025 - 09:15
Duncan Aviation announces the appointment of Mike Lewis as its new regional manager (RM) for the South Central U.S. Lewis brings more than 30 years of aviation experience to the role, where he will support business-aircraft operators in Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas.
03/05/2025 - 08:50
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) president and CEO, Ed Bolen, urges a congressional aviation subcommittee to fund air traffic control (ATC) system infrastructure and controller hiring and training, while recognizing the critical contribution of industry safety initiatives.
03/05/2025 - 08:44
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) announces European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval to bring Garmin Autoland and Garmin Autothrottle to the retrofit market, starting with select G1000® NXi-equipped King Air 200 series aircraft. The King Air 200 was introduced over 50 years ago, and this certification marks the first time Garmin Autoland and Autothrottle have been offered to European owners and operators as a retrofit solution.
03/05/2025 - 08:24
AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR), a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, signs an exclusive distribution and license agreement for the FAA PMA-approved (Parts Manufacturer Approval) high-pressure turbine blades for the PW4000 engine platforms manufactured by Chromalloy’s wholly owned subsidiary, BELAC LLC.
02/27/2025 - 10:12
West Star Aviation, an authorized dealer for Starlink, announces it has received the Top Dealer award for both kits and installations for 2024. This recognition highlights West Star’s commitment to providing advanced connectivity solutions in the aviation industry.
02/27/2025 - 10:06
True Blue Power introduces the company’s new high-voltage TC6500 DC-to-DC Converter. The TC6500 converts 270 VDC to 28 VDC to power avionics and other related systems onboard business, commercial, defense and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft.
Carbon Cub UL with Kestrel Propeller
02/27/2025 - 09:59
Hartzell Propeller is launching the Kestrel — a lightweight, carbon-fiber, constant-speed prop — the first in its new Falcon composite propeller series, specifically designed for aircraft powered by Rotax 916 engines. The Kestrel propeller has received ASTM approval, with FAA certification expected later this year.
02/26/2025 - 10:37
Duncan Aviation announces the launch of online aircraft-parts exchange capabilities on its popular e-commerce platform, DuncanAviationParts.com. This new feature allows aircraft owners, operators and parts brokers to conveniently complete exchange-parts transactions entirely online, further streamlining the parts procurement process.
02/26/2025 - 10:30
Elevate MRO, an Elevate Aviation Group company, announces the expansion of its 24/7 aircraft-on-ground (AOG) support, deploying fully equipped mobile response trucks to airports within a 300-mile radius of Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). This strategic expansion ensures rapid, on-site maintenance and repair services, minimizing downtime for aircraft operators across the region.